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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.92, 25,392.57 and 7,572.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.92, 25,392.57 and 7,572.81 is: 11,361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.92 : 25,392.57 = 7,572.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.92/25,392.57 = 7,572.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.92x = 25,392.57 × 7,572.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.92x = 192,293,108.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,293,108.02/16,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,361.54

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